What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Memphis?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Memphis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Memphis?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $160 - $900.

How far is it from Iowa to Memphis?

The distance between Iowa and Memphis is 513 miles. The road distance is 599.8 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Memphis without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Memphis without a car is to bus via St. Louis which takes 15h 27m and costs $110 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Memphis?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Iowa to Memphis, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Memphis?

The best way to get from Iowa to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via St. Louis, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 15h 27m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Memphis?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Memphis is 600 miles. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Iowa to Memphis.

Where can I stay near Memphis?

There are 401+ hotels available in Memphis.

Iowa to Memphis - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM)plane DSM - MEM
5h 47m
$169–872
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Memphis (MEM)plane MLI - MEM
8h 2m
$103–603
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
15h 27m
$110–231
Drive 596.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Memphiscar 596.3 mi
10h 54m
$109–158
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Memphis (MEM)plane OMA - MEM
8h 40m
$184–954
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus Jefferson 121
15h 57m
$170–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
17h 55m
$170–346

Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) flights

121Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 15h 27m.

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